TIME: 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

LOCATION: New Jersey Institute of Technology
AIANJ Board Office - New Jersey School of Architecture

SPEAKERS:
Moderator: Laurence Parisi, AIA
Speakers: Terry J. Brown, FAIA
and Stan Peterson, AIA

PROGRAM: To introduce participants to the AIA Disaster Assistance Program. The course will provide tools and procedures to assist communities in disaster preparedness and response highlighting the importance of efficient disaster resources for a sustainable and efficient recovery of the areas affected by disaster.

This program has 4 HSW Learning Units pending approval by the AIA CES

COST: There is no fee for this training and lunch will be included.

DEADLINE: Last day to register is Friday, November 3, 2008
This session is limited to 40 attendees.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

All interested attendees shall email Laurence E. Parisi, AIA at LEPDESIGN@AOL.COM

Include name, company, address, phone, email and professional skills i.e. licenses.

PROGRAM ABSTRACT :

A major disaster occurs, on average, 10 times a year, with minor disasters striking as frequently as once a week. These include: floods, tidal waves, tornadoes, ice storms, fires, landslides, hurricanes, earthquakes, accidents and terrorist threats. The damage can range from a few uprooted trees to the near-obliteration of entire communities.
Architects have a pivotal role to play in ensuring that communities are designed to ameliorate the effects of disasters, are equipped with the tools for effective assessment of disasters, and ensure sustainable reconstruction by making expert decisions affecting the livability of the built environment.

Workshop speakers will address: 1) the architect's role in the three stages of disaster assistance (relief, recovery, rebuilding), 2) procedures for field damage assessment of structures, 3) how to work with local and state government officials in structuring and delivering disaster assessment services, and 4) long-term rebuilding strategies to mitigate future disasters. The presentations will draw from a range of experiences including rebuilding after the 2004 Florida Hurricanes, managing the AIA Kansas Disaster Assistance program, and the ongoing activity in the Gulf Coast after the impact of Hurricane Katrina.

Learning Objectives

1 - Participants will learn the importance of disaster preparedness in promoting sustainability, livable communities, and how architects can help in the recovery after disasters through damage assessment, rebuilding, and community design and planning.

2 - Participants will relate their skills to the efforts of government agencies and relief organizations that provide disaster-recovery assistance.

3 - Participants will assess specific damage to structures in several disaster types (earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, tsunami,
etc.)

Delivery Mode

Participants are required to evaluate case studies, use their analytical skills in understanding the effects of different disasters and assess the level of damage.

Attendees who take part in this training seminar will become active members of the AIANJ Homeland Security Committee and will be on call to volunteer their services in the event of disaster. Further training may be required by the NJ State Police for possible deployment to assist the Damage Assessment Teams.